United States Maryland Take a Walking Tour of Fell's Point in Baltimore By Mike Unger Mike Unger Indiana University Mike is an award-winning professional writer who was born and raised in Maryland. He writes about Baltimore's arts, entertainment, food, and dining. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/07/19 Sean Pavone / Getty Images Fell's Point is one of Baltimore's most storied neighborhoods. A blend of rowhomes, bars, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and other stores, the neighborhood appeals to tourists and locals alike. 01 of 07 Getting There Getty Images / Remsberg Inc Parking wasn’t on the minds of the men who built Fell's Point beginning in the mid-1700s. Finding a spot on the street can be dicey, although the meters have now been changed to accept credit cards. There’s a garage on Caroline Street, but your best bet may be to take the water taxi, a plain-old land taxi, or that most old-fashioned of transportation methods, your own two feet. Continue to 2 of 7 below. 02 of 07 Begin: The Corner of Ann and Thames Streets Mike Unger As you head west on Thames, be sure to duck into the Cat’s Eye Pub, one of the city’s top spots for live rhythm and blues music. To your left sits the old City Recreation Pier, which stood in for police headquarters during the filming of Homicide: Life on the Street. Across the street—in the very space where the show’s Detective John Munch (played by Richard Belzer) owned his fictional bar—now sits the Waterfront Hotel, a lively pub with solid food and live entertainment. Continue to 3 of 7 below. 03 of 07 Slurp, shop and shop Mike Unger As you continue to stroll along Thames Street, to your left sits the working pier, where the pleasure paddlewheel steamer Black-Eyed Susan and other boats dock. Continuing west on Thames, you’ll come to Sound Garden, a cool record store. Across the street sits Su Casa, a contemporary furniture store always a good bet to stock some funky merchandise. Continue to 4 of 7 below. 04 of 07 Bond Street Mike Unger Hang a right onto Bond Street, and check out the menu at The Black Olive, one of the city’s tastiest restaurants. The fish is always fresh here, and the grilled calamari appetizer is not to be missed. A few blocks north head into One Eyed Mike’s for a shot of Grand Marnier. The neighborhood pub is home to the Grand Marnier Club, which boasts more than 1,000 members. Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 Aliceanna Street Flickr / Wally Gobetz Turn right onto Aliceanna Street, the one-time home of abolitionist, author, diplomat, and overall American hero Frederick Douglass. He lived in Fell's Point before fleeing the shackles of slavery in 1838. A historical marker at the corner of Aliceanna and South Durham Street recounts his story, but before you get there be sure to take in Broadway Market, at the corner of Aliceanna and Broadway. Essentially the heart of Fell's Point, the market has existed in one form or another since 1784. Continue to 6 of 7 below. 06 of 07 Antiquing Mike Unger Fleet Street is essentially Fell's Point’s Antiques Row. A plethora of stores including Another Period in Time, Antique Man, Bowery of Antiques and Collectibles, and Fred’s Refinishing Shop of Fine Antiques offer something for everyone’s style. Continue to 7 of 7 below. 07 of 07 Siesta! Ray Bouknight After a long day of walking, eating and shopping, head west on Fleet Street then turn right on Broadway and walk north into Upper Fell's Point, a rapidly growing section of the neighborhood chalk full of Latino restaurants. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email